Seniors Program Newsletter (Chicago location)
Senior News You Can Use | February 2026
1850 W. Roosevelt Rd. Chicago, IL 60608
ADDRESSES FOR BOTH LIGHTHOUSE LOCATIONS
The address for our city office is 1850 W. Roosevelt Rd. Our Glenview office is located at 222 Waukegan Rd. Please register with Melissa at (847) 510-2060 at least one week prior to your desired participation.
PROGRAM PARTICIPATION REMINDER
At least one hour of phone or in-person participation is expected each month to remain enrolled in the seniors’ program, which is free to participate in as program funding is provided in whole or in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services through the Bureau of Customer & Community Blind Services.
CALL-IN INSTRUCTIONS
After you pre-register/RSVP, here is how to call into programs – we will use the same call-in for all programs. Call (872) 242-7995 & enter Conference ID 737107407#. You will then be admitted into the phone programs.
CALENDAR PHONE LINE
Call the calendar phone line anytime, day or night, to hear the current month’s schedule at: (312) 506-0115.
READING ASSISTANCE: IN-PERSON ONLY IN CHICAGO
Would you like to have some assistance reading your mail? If so, Megan would be pleased to assist you so call her at (312) 447-3257 to schedule an appointment.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TIP – BRUSHING YOUR TEETH
Applying toothpaste on a toothbrush can be difficult if you have trouble seeing the toothbrush head & toothpaste, if it is a similar color to the brush head, or if you have issues with depth perception. Here are some helpful tips for minimizing toothpaste waste:
- Use a contrasting color for your toothbrush head & toothpaste (example: green or blue toothpaste with white toothbrush bristles)
- Place your index finger next to the toothbrush when you are applying toothpaste so you can use your sense of touch to feel the toothpaste lined up on the brush.
- Utilize a fully-automatic toothpaste dispenser. This is a one-handed tool that squeezes out toothpaste for you with a gentle push of the brush, you don’t have to worry about squeezing too much or too little.
- Skip the in-between steps & squirt the toothpaste directly onto your finger, then put it on the brush or in your mouth; or secure your own tube & squirt the toothpaste directly into your mouth, then brush.
FEBRUARY CALENDAR of EVENTS:
FEBRUARY ANNOUNCEMENT
We will be closed for Presidents’ Day on February 16th.
AUDIO DESCRIPTIVE MOVIE – THE UNBREAKABLE BOY
IN-PERSON ONLY IN CHICAGO
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1 to 3pm
This movie will be shown with audio description which uses narration to describe visual content. The Unbreakable Boy is based on an inspirational true story. You’ve never met a kid like Austin. He’s not just one in a million… he’s one in four billion — the odds of being born with both a rare brittle-bone disease & autism. But what makes Austin truly unique is his joyous, funny, life-affirming worldview that transforms & unites everyone around him — especially his dad, Scott, who comes to see Austin not as the symbol of something broken, but the triumph of an indestructible spirit. To meet Austin is to know that being “unbreakable” is not about physical strength, but the inner strength that comes from embracing love & grace, even in the most trying times. Rated PG. RSVP at: (847) 510-2060.
AUDIO DESCRIPTIVE MOVIE – SNOW WHITE
IN-PERSON ONLY IN GLENVIEW
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1 to 3pm
This movie will be shown with audio description which uses narration to describe visual content. Experience this live-action musical reimagining of Walt Disney’s groundbreaking animated classic. Follow Snow White’s adventure as she journeys into magical woods to escape the Evil Queen & meets the beloved Bashful, Sleepy, Sneezy, Happy, Dopey, Grumpy & Doc who join her quest to restore the kingdom. Rated PG. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
BOOK CLUB: NO GREATER LOVE – PHONE ONLY
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1 to 2pm
Jimmie Sue Castleberry chose No Greater Love by Danielle Steel, listening time, 12.5 hours. TBBS Book #DB033938. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060. Edwina Winfield, her parents & siblings, &her fiancé are all exceedingly happy as they sail home to America aboard the Titanic in 1912. But Edwina’s life changes forever the night of April 14. Suddenly she is left with five younger children to care for & her father’s newspaper to run. As the years pass & the children go their own ways, Edwina is finally able to free herself from the past & take a new chance on romance. Compelling & deeply moving, No Greater Love questions a woman’s choices & the price she must pay for making them.
CHAIR EXERCISE: PHONE ONLY ONLY
TUESDAYS, FEBRUARY 10 & 24, 2 to 3pm
Join us for fun & energetic chair exercise class focusing on increasing your strength & supporting your mobility. All levels are welcome. By participating in our exercise program, you are agreeing to the following waiver: In consideration for voluntarily participating, you agree to hold all persons involved as well as The Chicago Lighthouse & its employees harmless from any injuries or damages which may occur, for any reason. Your participation acknowledges that you agree to these terms. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
COMPUTER CLASSES: IN-PERSON ONLY IN CHICAGO
EVERY WEDNESDAY IN FEBRUARY, 10am to 12pm
Are you a first-time computer user who needs to become familiar with the keyboard & typing? Register to learn Talking Typer™, a computer keyboarding & typing training that speaks & displays lessons on screen. It includes drills, practice, & typing games & is adjustable to your level of skill & sight impairment. Alternatively, do you know how to use a computer, but need some accessibility software to assist you? Check your email, search the Internet & strengthen your current computer skills with light support from staff using ZoomText (magnification software) or JAWS® (screen reader software). Register at (847) 510-2060.
HEALTH EDUCATION – A HEALTHIER YOU, NOW
IN-PERSON IN CHICAGO & CALL-IN:
TUESDAYS, FEBRUARY 3 & 17, 11am to 12pm
PHONE ONLY: TUESDAYS, FEB. 10 & 24, 11am to 12pm
Hear from graduate-level nursing students from Rush University as they share valuable health information to help empower us to be healthier versions of ourselves. RSVP to Melissa: (847) 510-2060.
IPAD/IPHONE (& ANDROID) TRAINING: IN-PERSON ONLY
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2 to 3pm in CHICAGO
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1 to 3pm in GLENVIEW
We’ll take turns working one-on-one with participants using Apple accessibility features, gestures, Siri, voiceover, etc. Please bring your own device. iPads can be provided by request. In Glenview, android training will also be available. Pre-register at: (847) 510-2060.
JEOPARDY!©: PHONE ONLY
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1 to 2pm
Let’s exercise our brains with a good old-fashioned game! RSVP to Melissa at (847) 510-2060.
MEDITATION: PHONE ONLY
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2 to 2:30pm
This guided mindfulness meditation is for strengthening self-love & taking care of yourself. To be the best person you can be, to help & support those loved ones surrounding you, you need to first love & care for yourself. The idea of self-care doesn’t always mean going out to the spa to get pampered. It is the kind & compassionate way in which you speak to yourself. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
MUSIC APPRECIATION: PHONE ONLY
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1 to 2pm
This session will pay particular attention to the civil rights struggle, especially through the 10-year period between 1955 & 1965. Original interviews with Bernice Johnson Reagon of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee Freedom Singers & one-time Black Panther activist Angela Davis blend with archival interviews to recapture the spirit of the struggle & to provide contemporary context to its meaning. RSVP to Melissa at: (847) 510-2060.
SOCIAL HOUR: IN-PERSON ONLY IN CHICAGO
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 & 17, 12 to 1pm
PHONE ONLY: TUESDAYS, FEB. 10 & 24, 12 to 1pm
Enjoy this free time in-between programs to catch-up with friends.
SUPPORT GROUP: IN-PERSON IN CHICAGO & CALL-IN
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1 to 2pm
Join us for this interactive exchange of ideas & information to increase your knowledge & help you retain your independence while getting the support you need. Join in to say hi, share how you’re doing & hear some familiar voices. RSVP at: (847) 510-2060.
FEBRUARY EVENTS AT-A-GLANCE:
TUE FEB 3 City In-Person/Phone: Health Ed., 11 – 12
TUE FEB 3 City In-Person Only: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE FEB 3 City In-Person/Phone: Support Group, 1 – 2
TUE FEB 3 City In-Person Only: iPad/iPhone, 2 – 3
WED FEB 4 City In-Person Only: Computers, 10 – 12
WED FEB 4 Glenview In-Person Only: iPad/iPhone/Android, 1-3
TUE FEB 10 PHONE ONLY: Health Education, 11 – 12
TUE FEB 10 PHONE ONLY: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE FEB 10 PHONE ONLY: Book Club, 1 – 2
TUE FEB 10 PHONE ONLY: Chair Exercise, 2 – 3
WED FEB 11 City In-Person Only: Computers, 10 – 12
MON FEB 16 OFFICE CLOSED
TUE FEB 17 City In-Person/Phone: Health Ed., 11 – 12
TUE FEB 17 City In-Person Only: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE FEB 17 City In-Person Only: Movie, 1 – 3
WED FEB 18 City In-Person Only: Computers, 10 – 12
WED FEB 18 Glenview In-Person Only: Movie, 1 – 3
TUE FEB 24 PHONE ONLY: Health Education, 11 – 12
TUE FEB 24 PHONE ONLY: Social Hour, 12 – 1
TUE FEB 24 PHONE ONLY: Jeopardy, 1 – 2
TUE FEB 24 PHONE ONLY: Chair Exercise, 2 – 3
WED FEB 25 PHONE ONLY: Music Appreciation, 1 – 2
WED FEB 25 PHONE ONLY: Meditation, 2 – 2:30
For those interested in participating, whether it be in-person or over-the-phone, everyone must call Melissa at (847) 510-2060 to discuss their participation plans in advance for attendance / RSVPs and pre-register as space is limited for all in-person attendance.
Call the calendar phone line anytime, day or night, to hear the current month’s schedule: (312) 506-0115.
